The Ayen Galaxy stands as a breeding ground of story and legend. Countless systems and worlds expand across it, each serving as architect of its own fate. A collection of governments populate the galaxy, with few gaining true supremacy. Amongst this minute figure is the Commonwealth of Enlightened Lords, the democratic body of the Alterion Star System. Beneath their leadership, the small system has prospered, gaining control of worlds far across the galaxy and forever lining the pockets of the noble families that fill the Senate.

Yet, no amount of wealth will ever satisfy the nobility--for monetary gain is but one commodity for the elite. As the elite continue their political games, the people who serve them and the citizens under their thumbs continue to suffer, or thrive, pending their resourcefulness. Such, is the way of things. However, a storm builds upon the horizon...A shift in the political climate? Revolution? Rebellion? What the winds of change bring have yet to be seen, but they continue on their path and promise excitement.


Organizations
C.E.L.--(The Commonwealth of Enlightened Lords). The ruling government of the Alterion System, the C.E.L. is a representative democracy, composed of various planets, sectors and smaller star systems throughout most of the known galaxy. Throughout most of its history as one of the most dominant galactic powers, the Commonwealth has never styled itself as a strong centralized government, but rather as a union of sovereign planets for the purposes of collective security and economic prosperity. It is composed of three key branches: legislative, executive and judicial. The legislative body is made up of senators, elected or appointed representatives whose duties include mediating disputes over issues ranging from planetary to galactic-scale, regulating trade routes between star systems, and in theory, representing the interests of Commonwealth citizens. Two consuls serve as the Senate's executive counterpart--oftentimes chosen from the Senate or Military High Command. Every year, two consuls are elected together, to serve for a one-year term. The consuls alternate in holding power over the court each month, with their command reaching over all Alterion citizens--royal and common. The judicial branch consists of the peace keeping Justicar, which exists to carry out law and order through the Alterion System. Much as the Consuls oversee the government, the Justicar police the populace, oftentimes coming into conflict with the Remembered Families due to the latter's ambitions and constant scheming.

The Remembered Families.--Composed of Alterion's most powerful families, these dynasties oversee the 'protection' of various worlds throughout the galaxy. Some see their planets used as means of breeding slaves, or soldiers. Others wage war for worlds rich with priceless, gems, rubies and other sought after resources. Regardless of their use, planets under the care of the Families are forever regarded as property of the families and outside the jurisdiction of the Justicar.


The Justicar.--Keepers of the peace throughout the Alterion Star System. To be continued...

The Auxilia.--